As we near Ruby's 9 month mark, I am continually amazed by her ability to find the most dangerous thing in the room in a ridiculously quick period of time and pick it up and put it in her mouth. Of course, its not enough for me to simply be amazed by it. I feel the need to quantify it and make sure its not just that remember the times she reaches for something that is not a toy, but is, in fact, capable of distinguishing a baby toy from objects of potential destruction.
Hypothesis: Given a choice between well crafted baby toys designed to stimulate her and a regular household item that is uninteresting but could cause harm, Ruby will choose the household item. Toys which have not been played with for at least 3 days will be used to guarantee maximum toy appeal.
Experiment 1: Stuffed Animal, Tape, Stuffed Animal
Result: Tape
Experiment 2: Block, Teething Ring, Batteries
Result: Batteries
Experiment 3: Stuffed Animal, Slobbery Dog Toy, Stuffed Animal
Result: Slobbery Dog Toy
Experiment 4: Book, Rubber Ducky, A&D
Result: This is Darwinism?
(no babies were harmed in this experiment. Howqever, Picasso was kindof sad when she had his dog)
3 comments:
This is your finest blogger moment yet.
that is hysterical!
Not only am I impressed with your scientific methodology, but the visual aides are outstanding! Fine blogging.
Andrea
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